Cultural diversity

Religion

About this topic

Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.

This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.

Interpretation notes

  • This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
  • No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.

Key insight

In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Cambrai, accounting for 47.7% (126 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 32 people and 13.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Cambrai - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Cambrai in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Cambrai, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).

Cambrai
Mid Murray (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

126

% of total

47.7%

Change from 2016

+13.3pp

Lutheran

2021 count

55

% of total

20.8%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

26

% of total

9.8%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

15

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

-3.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

15

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

10

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

+2.0pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

10

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

-4.3pp

Data table

Religion for Cambrai. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).

Religion for Cambrai. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Religion for Cambrai. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid Murray (DC)%Count%Mid Murray (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described12647.7%45.9%9434.4%34.4%+32+13.3pp
Lutheran5520.8%11.3%6222.7%14.0%-7-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia269.8%8.9%3111.4%10.0%-5-1.6pp
Western Catholic155.7%7.3%259.2%9.2%-10-3.5pp
Not stated155.7%12.4%207.3%12.3%-5-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd103.8%1.8%51.8%2.4%+5+2.0pp
Uniting Church103.8%6.5%228.1%10.6%-12-4.3pp
Total264100.0%100.0%273100.0%100.0%-90.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.